1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud
To start off, 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1962 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Taunus | Silver Cloud |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6223 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 81 L |